Deciding whether or not to opt for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or best-of-breed system has long been a difficult decision for logistics providers. Historically, ERP systems have been thought of as cumbersome, restrictive, and costly. As a result

Morrisons has bought a prototype Oracle footprint that includes a complete retail suite of merchandising, planning, and stores applications; the Oracle E-Business Suite for financials, HR/payroll and manufacturing;

True grit and perseverance are characteristics a woman needs to reach the top in what is otherwise an almost wholly male-dominated industry. Karen Hester, operations director at Adnams Brewery, has plenty of both.

The story of the four Warwickshire firefighters who so tragically perished while fighting a blaze in a warehouse at Atherstone-on-Stour touched everyone. And with the Atherstone fire followed just days later by another huge fire at a warehouse on the site

Across a wide range of industries, supply chain flexibility is moving to the top of the agenda. As a result, a fresh debate has been sparked on the relative merits of logistics automation

Wincanton, has been awarded a five-year contract to manage all national transport operations for Wavin, the supplier of pipes to the construction industry.

Hans-Christer Holgersson has been appointed managing director of Scania UK.

Toyota has enhanced its BT Veflex range of very narrow aisle trucks with improvements aimed at increasing comfort and productivity.

Culina Logistics has won a second Investor in Excellence award.

PD Ports has invested more than a million pounds in three reachstackers along with the refurbishment of its ferry terminal amenity facilities at Teesport.